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Protecting Consumers Against Financial Predators | Texas

Client Success Story

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas and other LSC-funded legal organizations across America help low-income clients access the civil justice system. LSC-grantee clients include veterans and military families, homeowners and renters, families with children, farmers, the disabled, and the elderly.

David*, a retired Vietnam War veteran on a fixed income, purchased a car on a 72-month lease.

As the note neared maturity, David received a notice that the loan had been extended for nearly a year. David tried to resolve the issue himself, contacting the Better Business Bureau and attempting to negotiate with the car company.

The car company alleged that David had requested five deferrals and made eighteen late payments. David denied all of this, and contacted Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT) for help.

LANWT provided David with a pro bono attorney who was able to prove that the veteran owed only $750 on the car. David was eventually able to settle the claim for that amount to be paid over three months. The case was dismissed with prejudice, and David retained his vehicle.